Robert Knepper is a well-known American actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1977. He began his career in the acting industry because he had an early interest in it. Robert is best known for his role as Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell in the drama series “Prison Break.” He is also well-known for his portrayal of Samuel Sullivan in the 2010 film ‘Heros.’ Similarly, he is a voice artist who has provided his voice in a number of video games, animated films, and television series. He is also a theatre actor who has appeared in a number of plays.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Robert Lyle Knepper |
Nick Name | Robert |
Famous As | Actor |
Age | 65-years old |
Birthday | 8 July 1959 |
Birthplace | Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Ethnicity | Germans, Swiss-Germans, English, and Scots |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | 5 ft 8.75 inches |
Weight | 68 Kg |
Body Measurements | N/A |
Biceps Size | N/A |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Hair Color | Salt And Pepper |
Shoe Size | N/A |
Girlfriend/Dating | Nadine Kary |
Spouse | N/A |
Net Worth | $2 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | Acting |
Robert Knepper Biography
Robert Lyle Knepper was born on July 8, 1959, in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. Donald Knepper, his father, is a veterinarian, and Pat Deck is his mother. He is also 65 years old and born under the sign of Cancer.
Childhood/Education
Because of his mother’s influence, Robert Knepper became interested in acting. As a result, he decided to work in the theaters. In terms of education, he attended Maumee High School and graduated in 1977. Similarly, he attended Northwestern University and majored in drama. However, he dropped out of university to pursue a career as an actor.
Robert Knepper Height, Weight
Robert Knepper is of White ethnicity and holds an American nationality. He is descended from Germans, Swiss-Germans, English, and Scots. Robert also stands 5 feet and 834 inches (174cm/1.74m) tall and weighs around 68 kg (150lbs). He has light brown eyes with deep sockets. In addition, he has salt and pepper hair.
Robert Knepper Wife, Marriage
In 2005, Robert Knepper married Tory Herald. However, they divorced in 2009. Benjamin Peter, born in 2002, is the couple’s other child. Since 2013, he has been in a relationship with Nadine Kary.
In addition, he has been involved in a contentious situation. He was accused of sexually assaulting Susan Bertram, a costume designer. However, according to the investigation, he is not guilty, and the case has been closed.
Career
In 1986, Robert Knepper made his film debut as Steve Larwin in ‘That’s Life.’ He then appeared in 1987’s ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Made in Heaven,’ 1988’s ‘D.O.A.,’ and 1989’s ‘Renegades.’ Similarly, during the 1990s, Robert landed a variety of roles. More recently, he appeared in the films ‘Young Guns II,’ ‘Where the Day Takes You,’ ‘When the Bough Breaks,’ ‘Search and Destroy,’ ‘Everyone Says I Love You,’ ‘Phantoms,’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ in which he provided voice work. In 2000, he starred in the comedy-drama film ‘Love & Sex,’ alongside Famke Janssen and Jon Favreau. In 2005, he also appeared in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ and ‘Hostage.’ In 2007, he played Yuri in ‘Hitman,’ and in 2008, he voiced Chickak in ‘Turok: Son of Stone.’
He is also well-known for his role as Samuel Sullivan in ‘Heros,’ which he played from 2009 to 2010. In 2012, he was also a Lieutenant Commander in ‘Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden.’ He also appeared in ‘The Blacklist’ in 2013, ‘Arrow’ and ‘Flash’ in 2014, ‘Texas Rising,’ and ‘Public Morals’ in 2015. Robert also appeared in ‘iZombie’ from 2015 to 2018, ‘From Dusk till Dawn: The Series’ in 2016, ‘Twin Peaks’ in 2017, and numerous other shows. In 2017, he also appeared in the television film ‘Dating Game Killer.’ His most recent series was ‘Nova Vita,’ which was released in 2020 but has yet to be released.
Robert Knepper Net Worth
As of February 2024, Robert Knepper’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He is a professional actor who has been in the entertainment industry for a long time.